I went back and read the 6 stages of MLC to get a better feel for the explanation in the link you sent since it references them. I think that maybe my wife is in the withdrawal stage. I am not sure that she is towards the end of it, which is where that link suggests that true connection will begin. Still not sure if her coming home now (or in 2 weeks rather) is a good idea. I want us to have the space we need to get to the place we need to be at, but the finances complicate everything.

I think for now I'll just keep trying to live each day and focus on what I can continue to do to better myself and spend time with the the kids. I'll deal with the apartment thing when it presents itself. Like I said, I just wanted to be prepared for that conversation as I know its coming, but I think I feel a little more prepped for it now. I think that's all I can ask for right now.


Me: 45 yrs
W: 43 yrs
Together: 20 yrs
Married: 15 yrs
Son: 19 yrs
Daughter: 18 yrs
BD: Jan 2017